Le 10 Sport reports that Griezmann has decided to leave at the end of the season and the Blaugrana want a forward who can operate in multiple positions across their front line, particularly as a centre-forward.

A January transfer is unlikely, despite Diego Costa finally becoming eligible for Atletico when the transfer window reopens, with a summer switch more plausible.

Antoine Griezmann made no secret last summer of his desire to join Manchester United, with the player's repeated media hints making things absolutely obvious. However, Atletico's transfer ban meant that the 26-year-old forward decided to stay with the club. "It would've been ugly of me to leave at that moment".

The 25-year-old penned new terms on a five-year deal just last summer.

The international break has brought some delightful news for Barcelona fans.

But he now appears to have poured cold water over the idea of a move to Old Trafford.